Mangrove ecosystems are often praised as natural coastal defenses, yet their resilience is quietly supported by small but crucial organisms. Among the tangled roots of the Tanjung Pasir mangroves in Teluknaga, gastropods—shelled mollusks—play a fundamental ecological role. Beyond their place in the food web, gastropods act as sensitive indicators of environmental change. A study by Lutviah Rahmawati and Agung Setyo Sasongko offers valuable insight into how gastropod communiti

Giant clams ( Tridacnidae ) are among the most iconic reef-dwelling creatures in tropical seas. Their massive shells and vibrant mantle...